Merrill Coffin’s art often captures the quiet poetry of everyday life, and Harvest in Gold is no exception. In this painting, he turns his gaze to a golden autumn field where the changing season comes alive in color and story.
To the left, dried corn husks lean in the field, their textures a reminder of work already done. In the center, a boy and his grandfather share a timeless moment, filling a sturdy wooden wagon with pumpkins. The gesture is simple, yet it speaks to the passing down of tradition—knowledge, labor, and love of the land moving from one generation to the next.
Behind them stands a classic red wooden barn, weathered yet steadfast, with a smaller shed resting in front. These structures anchor the painting in a sense of place, recalling the working farms that once dotted Western New York’s countryside. In the background, the trees are ablaze with golden hues. One tree, positioned beside the grandfather, glows especially bright, almost as if it were a witness to their shared labor and bond. Overhead, clouds gather, softening the sky, and balancing the warmth of the field below.
Harvest in Gold is more than a pastoral landscape; it is a meditation on heritage and family. It reminds us of the richness found in ordinary days, where work and love intertwine under autumn skies.
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